Japan seeks to allay nuclear fears

The World

The operators of the Japanese nuclear plant damaged in Friday's earthquake and tsunami, say essential cooling functions are being restored following a number of explosions and a fire which released dangerous levels of radiation. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with David Brenner who directs the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University.

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